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Sir Thomas Lawrence

British · 1769–1830

Sir Thomas Lawrence was an English painter who served as the fourth president of the Royal Academy. A child prodigy, he was born in Bristol and began drawing in Devizes, where… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Sir Thomas Lawrence, Portrait of Mrs Morton Pitt, Oil on canvasPortrait of Mrs Morton PittClarke Auction Gallery · $14,000≈ £10,357≈ €12,212Sign up to see
  2. Portrait of Edward Morris, in a brown coat, yellow waistcoat and white cravat (G. 579)Brunk Auctions · $8,500≈ £6,311≈ €6,991Sign up to see
  3. Sir Thomas Lawrence, Portrait of John Talbot Shakespeare (1783-1825) as a child, playing with his pet spaniel, pastel on vellumPortrait of John Talbot Shakespeare (1783-1825) as a child, playing with his pet spanielSworders · £1,300≈ $1,743≈ €1,500Sign up to see

Sir Thomas Lawrence’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 9 auction results for Sir Thomas Lawrence between 2020 and 2026, of which 7 sold (78%). A further 1 lot was offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $50Sign up free to see to $14kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $14kSign up free to see for Portrait of Mrs Morton Pitt at Clarke Auction Gallery in February 2022. The most common medium is oil paintings (5 lots). Most results come from Sloans & Kenyon (12), Brunk Auctions (7) and Bonhams (4).

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  1. Sir Thomas Lawrence, (1769-1830), Oil on canvas
    (1769-1830)
    Oil · Canvas
    36" h x 28" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 75
    $1,600≈ £1,186≈ €1,380HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  2. Sir Thomas Lawrence, Portrait of John Talbot Shakespeare (1783-1825) as a child, playing with his pet spaniel, pastel on vellum
    Portrait of John Talbot Shakespeare (1783-1825) as a child, playing with his pet spaniel
    Pastel · Other support
    32 x 27cm; framed 46 x 41cm
    Sworders · · Lot 62
    £1,300≈ $1,743≈ €1,500HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Sworders ↗
  3. Portrait of a Lady, in a lace cap, lace-trimmed gown, and watch chain, circa 1830Attributed to the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    30 x 25-1/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 96
    $3,000≈ £2,282≈ €2,592HammerSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  4. Sir Thomas Lawrence, Portrait of a Lady, watercolor and crayon
    Portrait of a LadyAttributed to the artist
    Watercolor
    11 x 9 in. (27.9 x 22.9 cm.)
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 13
    $500≈ £374≈ €428Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–1,000View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  5. Portrait of a GentlemanFollower of the artist
    Oil · Board
    74 x 61.5cms, 90 x 77cms in frame.
    Anderson & Garland · · Lot 729
    £620≈ $840≈ €715HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Anderson & Garland ↗
  6. Oil Sketch of a ChildFollower of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    16 x 13-3/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 19
    $950≈ £709≈ €819HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  7. Sir Thomas Lawrence, John Philip Kemble as Hamlet, Oil on board
    John Philip Kemble as HamletAfter the artist
    Oil · Board
    7.75 X 5.75 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1359
    $90≈ £70≈ €83HammerSign up free to seeEst. $100–150View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  8. Sir Thomas Lawrence, Sir Robert Peel 2nd Baronet 1788-1850; British Prime Minister 1834-35, Mid-19th century mezzotint on paper work likely by English artist Samuel Cousins (1801-1887)
    Sir Robert Peel 2nd Baronet 1788-1850; British Prime Minister 1834-35After the artist
    Engraving · Paper
    18 1/3 x 14 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 363
    $50≈ £40≈ €48HammerSign up free to seeEst. $100–120View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  9. Sir Thomas Lawrence, Untitled, half-length pencil and coloured chalks 45.5 x 38cm
    UntitledAttributed to the artist
    Drawing
    Sworders · · Lot 221
    £600≈ $759≈ €717HammerSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Sworders ↗
  10. Portrait of a Lady in a Hat, circa 1790Follower of the artist
    Drawing · Paper
    8-3/4 x 6 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 699
    $100≈ £78≈ €92HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Brunk Auctions ↗
Also offered, result not published (1)

Lots by Sir Thomas Lawrence that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

Sir Thomas Lawrence paintings (5)Sir Thomas Lawrence oil paintings (5)

Sir Thomas Lawrence: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Sir Thomas Lawrence at auction?

$14,000Sign up free to see, for Portrait of Mrs Morton Pitt at Clarke Auction Gallery (February 2022) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Sir Thomas Lawrence?

The median sale price is $1.6kSign up free to see across 7 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Sir Thomas Lawrence have sold at auction?

7 of 9 recorded lots sold between 2020 and 2026. 1 further lot was offered with no published result and is not counted.

Which auction houses sell Sir Thomas Lawrence?

Sloans & Kenyon, Brunk Auctions and Bonhams account for the most recorded results. Sloans & Kenyon · Brunk Auctions · Bonhams

About Sir Thomas Lawrence

Sir Thomas Lawrence was an English painter who served as the fourth president of the Royal Academy. A child prodigy, he was born in Bristol and began drawing in Devizes, where his father was an innkeeper at the Bear Hotel in the Market Square. At age ten, having moved to Bath, he was supporting his family with his pastel portraits.

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In museum collections

  • Sir Thomas Lawrence, Elizabeth Farren (born about 1759, died 1829), Later Countess of DerbyElizabeth Farren (born about 1759, died 1829), Later Countess of Derby, 1790
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • Sir Thomas Lawrence, John Julius Angerstein (1736–1823)John Julius Angerstein (1736–1823)
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • Sir Thomas Lawrence, Lady Maria Conyngham (died 1843)Lady Maria Conyngham (died 1843), ca. 1824–25
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • Sir Thomas Lawrence, The Calmady Children (Emily, 1818–?1906, and Laura Anne, 1820–1894)The Calmady Children (Emily, 1818–?1906, and Laura Anne, 1820–1894), 1823
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0

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